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<p>We kicked off our Christmas series this past Sunday walking through one of the most awkward stories in the Bible</p>
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<p>Dear NRHC Family,</p>

<p>The Christmas season is here and we could not be more excited about all that
God is doing in and through our faith family. We kicked off our Christmas
series, The Thrill of Hope, this past Sunday walking through one of the most
awkward stories in the Bible. We studied Judah and Tamar's story in Genesis 38.
Why did we do that in our Christmas series? Well, Judah and Tamar show up in the
genealogy of Jesus found in Matthew 1:1-17. As crazy as their story is, God used
them to send our Savior King Jesus into the world. That gives us great hope to
know that as broken, crazy, chaotic, and hopeless as our stories might be, God
is at work. If you missed Sunday, you can
<a href="<?= url('media/series/2013/thrill-of-hope') ?>">view the sermon here</a>.</p>

<p>At the end of each service, we handed out a resource to help you further
process and apply the message throughout the week. There is an activity for you
to do as a family that helps you focus on Jesus and prepare for His arrival.
There is also something for you to engage in individually as a devotion or for
further study. If you did not get one Sunday, you can
<a href="<?= url('media/series/2013/thrill-of-hope') ?>">download it here</a>.</p>

<p>This Sunday will be another great day as we gather to celebrate The Thrill of
Hope. I hope you will join us and bring someone with you! Remember, too, this
Sunday is the last Sunday to bring items for Operation Christmas Dreams. Bring
some items and sign up to serve. See you Sunday!</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>

<p>By the way, we are hosting the Northwestern Trojan Football Team at the
11:00am service Sunday. I can’t wait; it's going to be a great day!</p>
